UN may face another calamity under a second Trump presidency
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 next year may be another calamity for the United Nations—particularly if the second term turns out to be a re-run of his first presidency (2017-2021). Trump’s past track record included the US withdrawal from the UN [...]
Maldivian exhibition depicts the country’s landscapes, culture and people
The Maldives High Commission in Sri Lanka organised an art exhibition titled ‘Nala Dhivehi Raajje’, a visual journey through the Maldives, by popular Maldivian artist Abdullah Faiz to mark the Republic Day of Maldives. The inauguration ceremony was held at the J D A Perera Gallery, University of Visual and Performing Arts, Horton Place, Colombo [...]
Rotary Club of Kandy Victoria Charter Night
The Rotary Club of Kandy Victoria recently hosted its Charter Night, marking the official formation of the club and celebrating its entry into the global Rotary family. The event, held with great enthusiasm, brought together local Rotarians, distinguished guests, and community leaders for an evening of recognition, fellowship, and inspiration. For the Rotary Club of [...]
Monk to be awarded honorary title
The chief Sanganayake of Switzerland and chief incumbent of the Geneva Buddhist temple, Ven Dr Thawalama Dammika Thera is to be awarded the honorary title of Dharmakeerthi Jathyanthara Bhasha Visharada. The 57-year-old thera was a principal of many schools in the country including Colombo Ananda College, and a dharma acharya, dharma preacher, newspaper writer and [...]
SLFUW: A year of providing for those in need
The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) organised a special event to commemorate International Children’s and World Elders Day at its headquarters on October 26. It was a well-attended ‘family get-together’ for members and their families, with dance performances, songs and music, games, gifts, breakfast and lunch. A highlight of the event was handing [...]
US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
By Karina Tsui The United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen art from countries across South and Southeast Asia, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday. The trafficked goods recovered include items that, until recently, were on view at [...]
Trumpian turmoil is coming to West Asia
By Barak Barfi, Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s US presidential election has left many world leaders feeling dejected. European leaders fear that he will browbeat them on issues ranging from trade to defence spending, while those in Latin America are terrified [...]